Title: Pennestroika Penne with Vodka & Spicy Tomato Cream Sauce
Categories: Pasta Ethnic
Yield: 2 Servings
| 1/8 | c | Extra virgin olive oil |
| 2 | lg | Garlic cloves minced |
| 1/4 | ts | Crushed red pepper flakes |
| | pn | Of salt |
| 15 | oz | Can diced tomatoes |
| 8 | oz | Penne or similar pasta |
| 1/2 | c | Heavy cream or half and half |
| 2 | tb | Vodka |
| 1/4 | c | Chopped parsley |
Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly. In unheated large skillet
combine oil, garlic, peppers and pinch of salt. Stir to coat with oil. Cook
over moderate heat till garlic is golden. Stir in tomatoes and simmer for
15 minutes. Meanwhile boil water and cook pasta al dente. Add drained pasta
to skillet with tomato sauce. Add vodka and toss. Add cream and toss. Cover
and reduce heat to low. Let sit